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Aquatic Invasive Species
Funding Advisory Committee

In 2015, the Washington State Legislature tasked the Washington Invasive Species Council with coordinating an advisory committee to develop recommendations for long-term funding mechanisms for aquatic invasive species management and prevention in Washington State. The advisory committee’s work began in September 2015 and recommendations were due to the Legislature by June 1, 2016. The advisory committee's report and recommendations were finalized and submitted to the Legislature in April 2016. The report and recommendations formed the basis for Senate Bill 5303-2017-18 and House Bill 1429-2017-18. This additional funding to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Invasive Species Unit is critical to the prevention and management of aquatic invasive species in Washington State.